Why do we drink water after coughing if our windpipe controls our respiratory system and the water goes down our esophagus?

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Why do we drink water after coughing if our windpipe controls our respiratory system and the water goes down our esophagus?

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A speech therapist recently commented in passing that it really doesn’t do much to dislodge anything irritating and causing the cough, for the reason you mentioned. Maybe it stops you coughing for a few seconds while you swallow?

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